Kenny and Mike (Best Buy representatives) were back to answer more questions. We discussed access to Netflix via an xbox360, Playstation, blue ray players, and soon to be Wii. These devices allow us to stream Netflix videos to our computer and/or big screen tv sets. We watched the demonstration of a movie being downloaded via a Sprint device called Overdrive that allowed the download to a computer and then broadcast over the projector....which could be broadcast over your big screen tv.
Several internet radio stations were introduced along with a live demo of "Pandora". Pandora is available free and allows you to choose your favorite genre of music, favorite artist, or favorite song. The station will then scan all available music and play just the kind that matches your initial preference. Use of a device called SqueezeBox ($149) will allow us to listen to the Pandora music via wireless speakers. Go to http://www.pandora.com/ to sign up for free music listening. (Downloading is not available nor is it legal as the site is free).
Other topics included internet telephone devices. Magic Jack allows you to talk over the internet and very low rates anywhere in the world at only $40 for the hardwae and a $20/year contract. Ken also demonstrated Skype and explained how the video and phone lines worked through tha system.
http://www.dslreports.com/ is a recommended site for all internet services available in a particular area and will help decipher download speeds.
We wish to thank the folks at Best Buy for bringing us these programs! Stop by to see Ken or Mike at the local Casa Grande store.
Our next meeting is on March 24 at 9:30 in the SanTan Room and will include a business meeting with election of officers.
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